India, Aug. 10 -- Team India wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the IPL franchise, Rajasthan Royals, amid reports of his potential release before the 2026 season. Samson started his IPL journey with the Royals in 2013 and was later named their skipper in 2021.

He led the franchise close to their second IPL title in 2022 when he took them to the final, but they suffered a defeat against Gujarat Titans. The 30-year-old became the face of the franchise in the past few years, but reports have emerged recently that he might part ways with the Royals ahead of the 2026 edition.

Samson holds the record as Rajasthan Royals' all-time leading run-scorer, amassing 4,219 runs in 150 innings, a tally built o...